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I enjoyed watching the HOME video and the other videos in this module. they showed how beautiful our planet is and how climate change is affecting it. The videos made me think about how important it is to look after the environment. I think children would enjoy watching them because they are easy to understand and encourage discussion.
I would use the videos to introduce the topic of climate change in my class. After watching, we would talk about what we saw and how we can help the environment. We would discuss simple things like recycling, saving water, turning off lights and using less plastic. The children could work together to make posters or share ideas about how to care for the planet. We could also do a class activity, such as planting flowers or collecting litter around the school. I think this would help the children understand that everyone can do small things to help protect our environment
I would use the climate reporters activity as part of our science lessons when learning about climate change and caring for the environment. I think the children would enjoy working together in groups to find out about topics like recycling, saving energy or protecting wildlife. I would provide books and suitable websites to help them with their research.
When they have finished, each group could share what they have learned with the rest of the class by creating a poster or giving a short presentation. This would help them build confidence while also improving their speaking and teamwork skills. We would finish the lesson by talking about simple things we can all do to help the environment, both at school and at home. I like that this activity gets pupils involved and encourages them to think about real-life issues. It shows them that even small changes can have a positive impact.
I found the ESA resources easy to follow and i think they would work well in my classroom. The activities would help children understand the difference between weather and climate in a practical way. I like the idea of setting up a weather station outside the school where pupils can record the temperature, rainfall, wind and cloud cover each day. Looking back at their results over a few weeks would help them see how weather changes over time.
The activities also cover all areas of STEM. Children are using science when they observe and investigate, maths when they measure and record data, technology when they are using digital resources, and engineering when they design or make simple weather equipment. I would encourage the class to share their findings with other classes. This module has given me some useful ideas that I can use to make lessons on weather and climate more active, enjoyable and relevant for my pupils.
Gravity and falling things
I think this is a good activity because it helps children learn by doing. I would begin by asking the class what they think will happen when different objects are droppped. The children would make predictions and test their ideas.
They would work in small groups to drop the objects and watch what happens. Afterwards, we would talk about the results and compare them with their predictions. I would ask simple questions to help the children think about why the objects fell the way they did instead of giving them the answers straight away.
I like this type of lesson because it keeps the children interested and involved. It also helps them learn important science skills such as observing, predicting, and discussing what they found out. I think children learn best when they can explore and discover new ideas for themselves.
I would begin the lesson by chatting with the children about rockets and space and find out what they already know. We would look at a few pictures and read a short story to introduce the topic. After that, the children would make their own rockets using paper, crayons and some recycled materials. They could work on their own or with a partner, depending on the activity. While they are working, i would ask question and encourage them to talk about what they are making. We could also include some mats by counting the rockets, comparing their sizes and sorting them by colour. The children would learn a few new space words during the lesson as well. Finally, we would have a fun role play where the class pretends to be astronauts. We would count down from ten and then blast off together. This activity gives children lots of opportunities to learn through play, creativity and discussion
What clothes to wear?
I would begin the lesson by talking about the weather outside. I would ask the children what clothes the are wearing and why they chose them. Then, I would show pictures odf different types of weather, such as sunny, rainy, windy and cold.
I would let the children work with a partner to match the correct clothes to each type of weather. I would go through the answers together and ask the children to explain their choices. Lastly, i would finish the lesson by asking the children to draw themselves wearing clothes for their favourite type of weather and encourage the children to share their drawings with the class.
This activity helps develop speaking, listening and thinking skills while teaching children about weather and the importance of dressing appropriatlySpace and Aliens activity set
I would begin by reading a short story about a friendly alien who has landed on Earth.
I would ask the children what they think the alien would see or find interesting about our world and encourage everyone to share their ideas.The children would the draw and colour their own alien, choosing its name, the planet it comes from, and what makes it special. Next, they would work in small groups to build a spaceship using blocks or recycled materials from the classroom.
Each group would have a chance to show their spaceship to the class and talk about how it works.
To finish the lesson, the children could write a few simple sentences about their alien and draw their favourite part of the activity.
I think this activity would be enjoyable for the children while also helping to develop their imagination, communication, and teamwork skills.
Hi Glenys. I really like your ideas on the Sun and Shadows lesson! I’ll definitely use them in my classroom next year!
Assignment based on the moon.
I would begin the lesson by asking the children what they already know about the Moon and if they ever looked at it in the night sky. This would give everyone a chance to share their ideas and get interested in the topic. We would then read through the information together and talk about what the moon looks like, The Man in the Moon, and how different cultures have different stories about the moon.
After this, the children would loom at pictures of the Moon and discuss what they can see with a partner before sharing their ideas with the rest of the class. To finish the lesson, they would draw their own picture of the Moon and write down one new fact they learned. I think this activity would keep the children engaged while also helping to develop their oral language, listening, science and art skills. It would also encourage them to respect and learn about different cultures.